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Palo Alto Networks (PANW) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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PANW Stock Forecast

Palo Alto Networks (PANW) stock forecast, based on 84 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $214.00, with a high of $235.00 and a low of $185.00. This represents a 7.90% increase from the last price of $198.33.

$150 $200 $250 $300 $350 $400 High: $235 Avg: $214 Low: $185 Last Closed Price: $198.33

PANW Stock Rating

Palo Alto Networks stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 84 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 60 Buy (71.43%), 22 Hold (26.19%), 2 Sell (2.38%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 84 2 22 60 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

PANW Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockPalo Alto Networks7.90%
SectorTechnology Stocks 6.35%
IdeaArtificial Intelligence Stocks List7.71%
IdeaSaaS Stocks List11.83%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts3719
Avg Price Target$214.33$254.86$328.37
Last Closing Price$198.33$198.33$198.33
Upside/Downside8.07%28.50%65.57%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Sep, 25930122-53
Aug, 25928152-54
Jul, 251129142-56
Jun, 251128142-55
May, 251126122-51
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Sep 02, 2025Morgan Stanley$216.00$190.5213.37%8.91%
Aug 19, 2025Joel FishbeinTruist Financial$220.00$182.9120.28%10.93%
Aug 19, 2025Peter WeedBernstein$207.00$176.1717.50%4.37%
Aug 12, 2025Roger BoydUBS$185.00$171.987.57%-6.72%
Aug 12, 2025Rob OwensPiper Sandler$225.00$168.1733.79%13.45%
Aug 07, 2025Keith WeissMorgan Stanley$496.00$168.10195.06%150.09%
Jul 29, 2025Jefferies$235.00$193.8421.23%18.49%
May 21, 2025Peter WeedBernstein$225.00$181.2624.13%13.45%
May 15, 2025Taz KoujalgiRoth Capital$210.00$192.908.86%5.88%
Mar 18, 2025Morgan Stanley$230.00$183.1025.61%15.97%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Sep 02, 2025Morgan StanleyOverweightOverweighthold
Aug 19, 2025BernsteinOutperformOutperformhold
Aug 19, 2025BarclaysOverweightOverweighthold
Aug 12, 2025Deutsche BankBuyBuyupgrade
Aug 12, 2025UBSNeutralNeutralhold
Aug 12, 2025Piper SandlerNeutralOverweightupgrade
Aug 07, 2025Morgan StanleyOverweightOverweighthold
Jul 31, 2025KeyBancOverweightSector Weightdowngrade
May 21, 2025BernsteinOutperformOutperformhold
May 21, 2025Wells FargoOverweightOverweighthold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$-1 $0 $1 $2 $3 $4 $5 $6 Jul 21 Jul 22 Jul 23 Jul 24 Jul 25 Jul 26 Jul 27 Jul 28 Jul 29
Jul 21Jul 22Jul 23Jul 24Jul 25Jul 26Jul 27Jul 28Jul 29
Reported$-0.86$-0.45$0.73$4.04$1.71----
Avg Forecast$1.99$2.31$2.13$2.79$3.19$3.63$4.20$3.87-
High Forecast$2.05$3.13$2.29$2.79$3.33$3.99$5.06$4.15-
Low Forecast$1.86$1.48$2.07$2.78$1.65$1.87$3.35$3.76-
Surprise %-143.22%-119.48%-65.73%44.80%-46.39%----

Revenue Forecast

$0 $4B $8B $12B $16B $20B Jul 21 Jul 22 Jul 23 Jul 24 Jul 25 Jul 26 Jul 27 Jul 28 Jul 29
Jul 21Jul 22Jul 23Jul 24Jul 25Jul 26Jul 27Jul 28Jul 29
Reported$4.26B$5.50B$6.89B$8.03B$9.22B----
Avg Forecast$4.21B$5.37B$6.90B$8.00B$9.15B$10.58B$12.26B$13.71B$15.62B
High Forecast$4.31B$6.44B$6.90B$8.01B$9.17B$10.78B$12.33B$14.47B$16.49B
Low Forecast$3.99B$4.29B$6.89B$7.82B$9.13B$10.38B$12.19B$13.40B$15.27B
Surprise %1.12%2.48%-0.05%0.34%0.79%----

Net Income Forecast

$-1B $0 $1B $2B $3B $4B Jul 21 Jul 22 Jul 23 Jul 24 Jul 25 Jul 26 Jul 27 Jul 28 Jul 29
Jul 21Jul 22Jul 23Jul 24Jul 25Jul 26Jul 27Jul 28Jul 29
Reported$-498.90M$-267.00M$439.70M$2.58B$1.13B----
Avg Forecast$-482.40M$-366.76M$439.70M$1.97B$1.26B$1.50B$2.98B$2.74B-
High Forecast$-385.92M$-293.40M$527.64M$1.98B$2.36B$2.82B$3.58B$2.94B-
Low Forecast$-578.88M$-440.11M$351.76M$1.97B$1.17B$1.32B$2.37B$2.66B-
Surprise %3.42%-27.20%-30.51%-10.25%----

PANW Forecast FAQ

Is Palo Alto Networks stock a buy?

Palo Alto Networks stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 84 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 60 Buy, 22 Hold, 2 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Palo Alto Networks is a favorable investment for most analysts.

What is Palo Alto Networks's price target?

Palo Alto Networks's price target, set by 84 Wall Street analysts, averages $214 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $185 at the low end to $235 at the high end, suggesting a potential 7.90% change from the previous closing price of $198.33.

How does Palo Alto Networks stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Palo Alto Networks's stock forecast shows a 7.90% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the technology stocks sector (6.35%), leading the artificial intelligence stocks list (7.71%) investment idea while trailing the SaaS Stocks List (11.83%) investment idea.

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Palo Alto Networks over the past three months?

  • September 2025: 16.98% Strong Buy, 56.60% Buy, 22.64% Hold, 3.77% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • August 2025: 16.67% Strong Buy, 51.85% Buy, 27.78% Hold, 3.70% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • July 2025: 19.64% Strong Buy, 51.79% Buy, 25.00% Hold, 3.57% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is Palo Alto Networks’s EPS forecast?

Palo Alto Networks's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in July 2026 is $3.63, marking a 112.28% increase from the reported $1.71 in 2025. Estimates for the following years are $4.2 in 2027, $3.87 in 2028, and $0 in 2029.

What is Palo Alto Networks’s revenue forecast?

Palo Alto Networks's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in July 2026 is $10.58B, reflecting a 14.74% increase from the reported $9.22B in 2025. The forecast for 2027 is $12.26B, followed by $13.71B for 2028, and $15.62B for 2029.

What is Palo Alto Networks’s net income forecast?

Palo Alto Networks's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in July 2026 stands at $1.5B, representing an 32.46% increase from the reported $1.13B in 2025. Projections indicate $2.98B in 2027, $2.74B in 2028, and $0 in 2029.